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Subject: READ THIS: Google Search Feature

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Emily

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Date Posted: 09:44:04 02/07/05 Mon

(I got this email, and I tested it out. It didn't work for our Provo number, but it did work for my sisters' and my mom's phone number--so it is legit. I just thought you'd like to know, and maybe cut and paste and forward it on. --Emily)

Google has implemented a new feature wherein you can type someone's telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and then you will be given a map to their house as well. Everyone should be aware of this! Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Before forwarding this, I tested it by typing my telephone number in google.com. My phone number came up, and when I clicked on the MapQuest link, it actually mapped out where I live. Quite scary. Please look up your own number. Read below for details on how.

Think about it -- if a child, ANYONE gives out his/her phone number, someone can actually now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. The next page will give you your personal information, including your address. If you go to the right of the information you will see "Yahoo Maps" and "Maps Quest." Clicking on either of these will produce a map to your home.

*** If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on the Phonebook results for your number and it will take you to another page where it says, "If you would like to have your Phonebook listing removed, you can do so using our Phonebook Removal Form ." Just fill out only 3 fields for removal. Removal takes 48-hours. If you have an unlisted number in the phone book, you might not be in there, but it is a good idea just to check. If your number does come up if you hit map, it will show you a direct map to your house... Please forward on to friends and family.

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